Location : NamePortageCompany OverviewABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.Job SummaryJob Title: Meat Utility Worker FLSA Status: Hourly Reports To: Meat Department Manager Maintains stock levels within the Meat Department’s sales floor by replenishing products as needed. Executes the boomerang theory by providing exceptional service to all guests behind the service counter and on the sales floor. Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist guests with locating items on or off the sales floor
Receives, prepares, and fulfills guest orders and other special requests
Provides excellent guest services by professionally answering department telephone or in on the sales floor
Wraps meat and seafood in appropriate packaging
Ensures accurate pricing on items within displays and sales floor- fills, rotates and removes product according to date
Supports teammates and positively contributes to the culture of the Meat Department
Addresses guest concerns and resolves issues by practicing the boomerang principal
Ensures high standard quality control by inspecting, rotating, maintaining proper temperatures, and replenishing all meat products on display
Maintains proper inventory levels in Meat Department (containers, wraps, tags, etc.)
Maintains food safety logs and leads by example through following proper procedures
Ensures all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm
Other duties as assigned
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel
Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment
Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies
Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises. Also requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures: slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
Full range of upper body motion
Lifting up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures such as freezers, coolers, kitchens, and sales floor
Repetitive motion of hands and wrists
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
WORK SCHEDULE
The Meat Utility Worker is an hourly position that may be part-time or full-time. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits OverviewWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.
At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.Address2915 New Pinery RdCityPortageStateWIPostal Code53901Location NamePortageAddress2915 New Pinery RdCityPortageStateWIPostal Code53901Requisition ID2024-45431